29 July 2016
Community Services Bulletin
Media coverage in the Daily Telegraph
Dear Members,
You will be aware of the controversy raised through news coverage of Community Services in The
Daily Telegraph this week.
You can see the coverage on the front page of the Telegraph on Thursday HERE.
You can see the follow up article today HERE.
Some members have contacted the PSA to raise concerns that they may be targeted, scrutinised or
used as a ‘scapegoat’ by Family and Community Services (FACS) as a consequence of the media
coverage. Members have also contacted the PSA to support the concerns raised by the Telegraph.
As Michael Coutts-Trotter denies being informed about children sleeping in FACS offices, we will
continue to gather evidence which can be used to expose the truth. If you have any information
contact the PSA, the source of all information will be kept confidential.
In addition, Community Services Members may have received correspondence advising not to
speak to anyone outside the office. The PSA would like to remind you that it is your right to speak
with your union representative if you have any concerns.
If any PSA member experiences negative treatment or feels under unfair pressure as a result of the
above, contact your union immediately on 1300 772 679.
The PSA is committed to fighting for protecting the rights and well-being of all of our members.
You can see our letter to FACS on this important issue HERE.
In Unity,
Steve Turner
PSA Assistant General Secretary
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